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Beatrice Nebraska Map

Explore Beatrice, Nebraska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Beatrice, Nebraska

How to Use This Beatrice, Nebraska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Beatrice, Nebraska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nebraska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Beatrice.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Beatrice
State	Nebraska (NE)
County	Gage County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.268056
Longitude	-96.74697
Population	12,261
Density	499.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	68310
Area Code	402
County Seat	Beatrice
School District	Beatrice Public Schools

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About Beatrice, Nebraska

Beatrice is a locality in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 12,261. The population density is 499.5 people per km². Beatrice is located at 40.2681°N, 96.7470°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Beatrice is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 68310.

Beatrice reveals itself through the steady, measured expanse of the Nebraska prairie where the horizon serves as the primary fact of life. It lies 37.0 miles south of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 187°T), and is situated 27.3 miles south-southeast of Crete. The Indian Creek winds its way through the landscape, carving a quiet path that defines the rhythm of the local geography. Nearby, the waters of the Dusenbery-Doyle Reservoir offer a still, reflective surface under the vast, shifting sky. Charles Park provides a grounded space where the tallgrass prairie stretches out to meet the edge of human development. During the golden hour, the light catches the golden hues of the plains, turning the earth into a textured tapestry of amber and deep shadow. Five miles away, the Homestead Trail invites travelers to walk the same ground that has felt the tread of generations across these open, windswept plains.

Beatrice emerged from the pioneering spirit of the nineteenth century, finding its purpose in the fertile soil and the necessity of agricultural commerce. The economy remains tethered to the land, supported by a mix of manufacturing and the steady productivity of regional farming operations. Grain elevators stand as silent sentinels above the skyline, marking the intersection of labor and the harvest cycles that dictate the local pace. Small-scale industries thrive here, utilizing the resilience of the surrounding plains to sustain a consistent, industrious output. Workers navigate the daily demands of their trade with a quiet focus that honors the town’s long-standing reliance on self-sufficiency and communal effort. History is not merely a record here but a living component of the local marketplace, where the legacy of early settlers continues to inform the way business is conducted today.

Beatrice carries the cultural weight of the frontier, a character shaped by the endurance of those who first settled this expansive territory. The local landmarks tell a story of resilience, with the architecture of the county-seat clock tower anchoring the downtown area against the pull of the wide open sky. Residents gather for seasonal events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the plains, fostering a sense of continuity in a changing world. While the town remains modest in its claims, it has been the home of figures like actor Robert Taylor, whose cinematic presence once carried the quiet strength of his Nebraska roots to a global audience. The atmosphere is defined by a deep, unspoken respect for the land and a communal memory that values stability over flashiness. Life here unfolds with a deliberate, honest simplicity, keeping time with the turning seasons and the enduring spirit of the prairie.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Carnegie Building (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 236° SW
Nichols Park Rock (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 255° W
Scott Street Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 243° SW
Underbridge Mario (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 179° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 183° S
Chautauqua Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 178° S
Iron Horse Trail Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 140° SE
Homestead Movement Historical Marker (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 359° N
Homestead National Monument Heritage Center (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 286° W
Success Was Only Natural (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 285° W
Freeman Graves (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 287° W
Homestead Land Grant (Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 278° W
Rockford Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 108° E
Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 210° SW
Wilber Czech Museum (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 323° NW
Olive Creek State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 21.2 mi, 347° N
Immanuel Lutheran School Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 183° S
Saline Fsa (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.5 mi, 290° W · 124 acres
Jefferson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 248° W
Nebraska Communities Playhouse (Arts Centre) — 25.1 mi, 014° N
Roca Berry Farm (Attraction) — 26.6 mi, 008° N
Cassell Open Air Theatre (Theatre) — 26.7 mi, 337° NW
Johnson County Museum (Museum) — 29.8 mi, 077° E
Church Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 34.1 mi, 011° N
Verley Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 34.7 mi, 356° N
Harrington Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 34.8 mi, 358° N
Robber's Cave Tours (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 003° N
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (State Park) — 56.3 mi, 023° NE
Indian Cave State Park (State Park) — 61.1 mi, 090° E

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